Who’s ready to sprint-slide into some ripper deals? Whether you’re after demon-slaying RPGs, chaotic kitchen co-op, or open-world adventures, this week’s gaming bargains have you covered. Of particular focus is the ongoing Steam Spring Sale. It’s currently destroying my wallet. Allow me to help it eviscerate yours too.
This Day in Gaming 🎂
In retro news, I’m celebrating the 25th anniversary of Fear Effect, a four-discer I adored at launch and would kill to see revived again. The formula was basically an early Resi Evil/fixed camera affair that had more engaging stealth/gunplay, actually decent voice acting, a badass cyberpunk setting, and adult imagery galore. The latter made it reminiscent of early ’90s anime for me—sweary, hard-boiled characters, goretastic death cinematics, and some fan service (implied) nudity. Sadly, it doesn’t hold up well today, visually, thanks to its unique fusion of 3D models with low-bitrate video backdrops.
Aussie bdays for notable games
– Turok: Dinosaur Hunter (N64) 1997. Redux
– Fear Effect (PS) 2000. eBay
– Heroes of Might and Magic III (PC) 2000. Redux
– Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (PS2) 2005. Redux
– Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams (PS2) 2006. eBay
– AC: Brotherhood (PS3, X360) 2010. Redux
– Ōkamiden (DS) 2011. eBay
– Homefront (PC, PS3, X360) 2011. Sequel
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Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch
Over on the Switch, the Pokémon-inspired Shin Megami Tensei V (A$42, down 48%) lets you fuse demons into powerful allies. Meanwhile, Overcooked! 2 (A$10, down 75%) tests friendships like no other in some of the most delicious semi-co-op you can consume.
Shin Megami Tensei V
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If you’re looking for a meaty, demanding, endlessly deep, and overall outstanding JRPG to sink your teeth into, Shin Megami Tensei V has heaping portions of it. 8/10, great.
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Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.
Purchase Cheap for PC
PC gamers, you’ve hit the jackpot with this Steam Sale. Hades (A$15, down 60%) is an indie masterpiece with a rogue-like loop so addicting it held me in thrall for weeks. Then there’s The Witcher 3: Complete Edition (A$16, down 80%). You haven’t lived a full gamer life until you’ve clocked it.
Lego Skywalker Saga
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LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga provides some rollicking reimaginings of Star Wars’ most iconic moments and seats them inside a wonderful co-op experience. 8/10, great.
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Or just get a Steam Wallet Card
Exciting Bargains for Xbox
On Xbox Series X, Gotham Knights (A$17, down 85%) offers crime-fighting action in a (mostly) Batman-less Gotham. Meanwhile, Star Wars Outlaws (A$51, down 54%) delivered me a satisfying scoundrel’s adventure. It’s blaster duels and speeder chases aplenty.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
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Slice your way through the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes.
Xbox One
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Or just invest in an Xbox Card.
Pure Scores for PlayStation
PS5 players aren’t left out either. Elden Ring (A$74, down 26%) is brutal but rewarding with its understated George R.R. Martin -crafted lore. Then there’s Suicide Squad (A$17, down 86%), a not particularly mind-blowing shooter that is nonetheless totally worth a trigger pull at this dirt-cheap price.
Elden Ring
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Bottom line: Elden Ring’s open-world exploration is a new benchmark. It’s constantly exciting, rewarding, and full of moments that made me go “woahhh” (or swear after I died while gawking).
PS4
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PS+ Monthly Freebies
Yours to keep from Mar 4 with this subscription
- Dragon Age: Veilguard (PS5)
- Sonic Colours: Ultimate (PS4)
- TMNT: Cowabunga Col. (PS5/PS4)
Or purchase a PS Store Card.
Legit LEGO Deals
Horizon Shell-Walker & Sawtooth
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Goes well with a Tallneck. As an owner of both sets, can confirm.
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Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube.
